The first-ever covermounted DVD-ROM produced by SOS is available FREE from 21 July 2005 with the UK/EU edition of SOUND ON SOUND. It was our intention to release this disc with all copies of the magazine, but regrettably, due to music licensing restrictions in certain territories, we are unable this time around to make the DVD available outside of the UK/EU. The next DVD will be available in all territories where SOS is sold in bookstores and on subscription.

The War of The Worlds: Jeff Wayne The War of The Worlds, restored and remixed in 5.1 surround sound using Pro Tools. See how they did it. Readers Tracks: Over 60 Minutes Of Unsigned Music Use the SOS Music Player to audition this disc's compilation of unsigned music composed by Sound On Sound readers. Magazine Resources Included on the DVD are audio files to accompany these August articles: Gforce Minimonsta Melohman versus Minimoog Comparison of Audio Restoration Software for Pro Tools Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-1 Roland VS8F3 Effects Plug-in Expansion Board Showtime! NAMM + Musikmesse An audio-visual taste of what goes on at these two top trade shows. Mastering Techniques Follow our 21 audio examples and go for gold with SOS's in-depth guide to mastering techniques. Making Mics The Rode Way Paul White hops down to Australia to find out how Rode build their microphones. Watch the video tour. Product Zone 18 Multimedia presentations of recent products.		Electronic Musician: Ian Boddy Leading British synthesist Ian Boddy talks about his music, the DiN label, Zero-G programming, the EMS VCS3 vintage synth, and more... Software Celemony MELODYNE 2.6 Studio Edition. Readerzone: Jack Ruston SOS reader Jack Ruston invites you into his studio and shows us his guitar collection. Studio SOS Paul White and Hugh Robjohns answer a drummer's call for help. Read this month's article and watch our studio makeover. SOS Sample Shop Audio Demos Included in the RESOURCES folder on this disc is a collection of demo WAV files for products covered in previous Sample Shop reviews. Samples Check out these loops and hits from Samplecraze.com and MPC-Samples.com. Vocal Processing Techniques Learn how to clean up your vocal tracks. SOS Photo Zoom Use the SOS Photo Zoom tool to get up close and personal with recent new products like the Korg OASYS.

IMPORTANT

• FLASH PLAYER — The SOS DVD uses Version 7 of the Macromedia Flash Player to present its media-rich content within your browser. If you do not have Flash Player v7 installed, you will be unable to watch video or hear audio playback.
  If you have a previous version installed, you will need to upgrade to v7.
  Click on the Get Flash Player button below to download the v7 Flash Player, if you do not have it installed already.
• JAVASCRIPT — The SOS DVD also requires that your browser has Javascript enabled.
• WEB CONNECTION — The disc is designed to link to the SOS web site to provide bonus background information to articles. Please disable popup blocking software to ensure that you see these related features (or make www.soundonsound.com a "Trusted Site" in your browser).
• COMPATIBILITY — The SOS DVD is designed to run on both MACINTOSH OS X and WINDOWS XP operating systems.

Recommended Computer Specification

Windows

• Pentium 4 1.5GHz or higher
• 512MB RAM
• Windows XP Pro, XP Home
• DVD-ROM drive
• Sound playback facility
• Display 1024x768 or higher with Colour depth set to Highest (32-bit)
• Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 1.0, Netscape 7.0
• Macromedia Flash Player 7
• Internet connection

Macintosh

• Apple Mac G4 or higher
• 512MB RAM
• OS X 10.3.9 or newer
• DVD-ROM drive
• Sound playback facility
• Display 1024x768 or higher with Colour depth set to Millions
• Web Browser: Safari, Internet Explorer 5.2.3 or newer, Firefox 1.0, Netscape 6.0
• Macromedia Flash Player 7
• Internet connection
  
  (OS9.x is not recommended but it may work on fast Macs with plentiful RAM)

Important: This DVD has not been tested with the Linux OS.

Software Problems?

Windows XP SP2 users - When you launch Internet Explorer you may get a dialogue box warning you about Active content. Please be assured that the content on the DVD is perfectly safe. This is a standard (if not annoying) part of the security updates in SP2. For more information about this there is a good web site that explains all. Go to www.phdcc.com/xpsp2.htm

If you have a query about the disc interface or its content, please email our support address for further assistance: dvdsupport@soundonsound.com

Please note: SOS personnel can only provide basic advice on using the interface, and installing the software from disc. Unfortunately we cannot give in-depth help on applications provided on the disc by third-parties, or your hardware or operating system.

Any Comments? Please send your comments and suggestions to the DVD Editor at dvd@soundonsound.com.

Defective Disc? In the unlikely event of your disc being defective, we will gladly send you a working version within 28 days (UK). Please post your defective disc along with your name and address, plus a description of the fault, to: SOS DVD Returns, Sound On Sound Ltd, Media House, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB3 8SQ, UK.